Section 1C Duty as to reducing inequalitiesF1
In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to reduce inequalities between the people of England with respect to the benefits that they can obtain from the health service.
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S. 1C inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 4, 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)